Tehran
Hijab-less Iranian women arrested while protesting compulsory cover-up
Middle East
February 2, 2018
Hijab-less Iranian women arrested while protesting compulsory cover-up
Police in Iran have arrested 29 women who were waving their headscarves to protest the country’s law making them obligatory.…
Russia’s Sergei Lavrov slams US for ignoring ‘multipolar’ world
World
January 15, 2018
Russia’s Sergei Lavrov slams US for ignoring ‘multipolar’ world
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has sharply criticized the US for trying to dismantle the Iran nuclear deal. Washington is…
Call out Iran but keep nuclear deal, Germany says to US
Middle East
January 11, 2018
Call out Iran but keep nuclear deal, Germany says to US
Europe and the United States should confront Tehran about its ballistic weapons program and its role in Syria’s civil war…
Protests put spotlight on Iran’s vast and shadowy Syria war
Middle East
January 5, 2018
Protests put spotlight on Iran’s vast and shadowy Syria war
In demonstrations across Iran, chants are going up against the military’s vast and shadowy war in Syria, one of Tehran’s…
Israelis watch closely as Iran protests
Middle East
January 4, 2018
Israelis watch closely as Iran protests
Israelis have been following the protests in Iran avidly. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed as “laughable” claims by Iran’s President…
Iran’s regional enemies watch unrest, searching for leverage
Middle East
January 4, 2018
Iran’s regional enemies watch unrest, searching for leverage
Iran’s most fervent regional foes, Saudi Arabia and Israel, are both eagerly looking for signs of vulnerability and imminent change…
Strength of Iran protests uncertain after a week of unrest
Middle East
January 4, 2018
Strength of Iran protests uncertain after a week of unrest
The strength of protests shaking Iran was unclear on Thursday after a week of unrest that killed at least 21…
Tehran police say they will no longer detain women who break Iran dress code
Middle East
December 29, 2017
Tehran police say they will no longer detain women who break Iran dress code
Police in Iran’s capital said Thursday they will no longer arrest women for failing to observe the Islamic dress code…
Iran detains 230 boys and girls for drinking, dancing
Middle East
December 22, 2017
Iran detains 230 boys and girls for drinking, dancing
Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency is reporting that police have detained 230 boys and girls at separate parties in the…
Israel willing to resort to military action to stop Iran acquiring nuclear weapons: minister
Middle East
October 26, 2017
Israel willing to resort to military action to stop Iran acquiring nuclear weapons: minister
Israel is willing to resort to military action to ensure Iran never acquires nuclear weapons, the intelligence minister said on…